Dan Levy, the co-creator of the sitcom Schitt’s Creek, was offered a role to play one of the Kens in the upcoming Barbie film. However, he had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts. Levy confirmed this news in a recent interview with People magazine while promoting his new film Good Grief, which is… Continue reading Dan Levy turned down chance to play a Ken in ‘Barbie’
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Michelle Keegan feared ‘Fool Me Once’ would be her last acting job
Michelle Keegan, best known for her role as Tina McIntyre in the UK soap Coronation Street, has admitted to feeling like Fool Me Once might be her last acting job. Fool Me Once, which is a Netflix adaptation of the Harlan Coben novel of the same name, sees Keegan playing the role of Maya, a… Continue reading Michelle Keegan feared ‘Fool Me Once’ would be her last acting job
Bruce Springsteen reportedly working on film of the making of ‘Nebraska’
Bruce Springsteen, the iconic American singer-songwriter, may be working on a film adaptation of the making of his seminal album ‘Nebraska’. According to Showbiz 411, the musician is said to be in consultation with director Scott Cooper regarding the project. Cooper is best known for his films ‘Out of the Furnace’, ‘Black Mass’, and ‘Crazy… Continue reading Bruce Springsteen reportedly working on film of the making of ‘Nebraska’
Kevin Hart refuses to host Oscars again: “Those days are done”
Kevin Hart has said he would never host the Oscars as they are not “comedy-friendly environments”. In an interview with Sky News, the comedian reiterated his aversion to the role, having stepped down as host in 2019 in the wake of objections over a series of homophobic tweets he had posted in 2010 and 2011.… Continue reading Kevin Hart refuses to host Oscars again: “Those days are done”
Love ‘Fool Me Once’? This is the best Harlan Coben series according to critics
Harlan Coben’s brand of mystery and thriller novels has become a major success for the Netflix streaming service, with eight adaptations to the platform to date. Coben signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix in 2018, which went on to see 14 of his novels developed into either films or series, with him as executive producer.… Continue reading Love ‘Fool Me Once’? This is the best Harlan Coben series according to critics
Metallica announce winners of ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ marching band competition
Metallica has announced the winners of their inaugural ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ marching band competition. Launched last April, over 450 US colleges and high schools applied to enter. Bands were challenged to create unique and exciting performances of some of the band’s most popular songs, with the band providing musical charts to songs like… Continue reading Metallica announce winners of ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ marching band competition
Robert Downey Jr. defends ‘Tropic Thunder’ ‘blackface’ as “railing against tropes that were not right”
Robert Downey Jr has spoken about his ‘blackface’ portrayal in the 2008 comedy, Tropic Thunder. The film was directed by Ben Stiller and sees its main characters star in a Vietnam War movie, set in the jungle, that they are then forced to survive in. Downey Jr’s character, Kirk Lazarus, is an Australian method actor… Continue reading Robert Downey Jr. defends ‘Tropic Thunder’ ‘blackface’ as “railing against tropes that were not right”
Liam Gallagher gives ruthless verdict on resurfaced clip of Noel singing with Damon Albarn
Liam Gallagher has taken to Twitter to share his thoughts on a recently resurfaced clip of his brother Noel playing a version of Gorillaz’ ‘Dare’ with Damon Albarn. The footage was captured back in December 2015 when the trio performed at a 60th birthday party for Paul Simonon of The Clash, with Simonon also playing… Continue reading Liam Gallagher gives ruthless verdict on resurfaced clip of Noel singing with Damon Albarn
Donovan explains how he became songwriting “mentor” to George Harrison after living “in the shadow” of Paul McCartney and John Lennon
During the 1960s, Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan acted as a songwriting mentor to George Harrison, helping him emerge from the shadow of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. While Donovan, known for hits such as “Mellow Yellow” and “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” spent time with The Beatles during the height of their success, he recognized that Harrison had… Continue reading Donovan explains how he became songwriting “mentor” to George Harrison after living “in the shadow” of Paul McCartney and John Lennon
‘Peter Crombie, who played “Crazy” Joe Davola on ‘Seinfeld’, dies aged 71
Actor Peter Crombie, famous for his role as “Crazy” Joe Davola in Seinfeld, has passed away at age 71. No details have been released about the nature of his brief illness. Crombie’s ex-wife confirmed the news on Instagram, writing a touching tribute to her former husband. She described him as a kind, giving, caring and… Continue reading ‘Peter Crombie, who played “Crazy” Joe Davola on ‘Seinfeld’, dies aged 71